Registered Nurse (RN) | Acute Dialysis

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Acts as a clinical resource assuring implementation of program policy/procedures and regulatory compliance. Oversees and provides care to acute and chronic dialysis patients as well as coordination of day to day operations by managing staff assignments and duties.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing
• An active license in the state of practice
• Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) - Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) Upon Hire
• Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) - Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) Upon Hire
• Dialysis experience or critical care experience

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to dialysis patients.
• Supervises and coordinates day-to-day operations of the unit to include staffing and patient scheduling.
• Duties are performed in such a manner as to ensure the unit operates in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assists leader in the review, implementation, and compliance of Avera policies and procedures, and requirement of outside regulatory agencies.
• Assists with submission of quality and regulatory reporting as directed.
• Assists with the collection and analysis of performance improvement data.
• Reviews patient treatment plan with direct caregivers and primary nurses.
• Offers suggestions/interventions to enhance efficiency and quality of care.
• Communicates and rounds with patients and staff as directed.
• Coordinates operations and procedures including biomedical matters, physician orders, supplies, primary nursing, and regulatory reporting as directed.
• Rounds with physicians and provides patient updates.
• Follows through with physician orders.
• Facilitates resolution of staff/family/patient concerns and reports to proper management as necessary.
• Utilizes order sets to timely order lab work.
• Monitors lab results and reports abnormal results to nephrologist.
• Assists the leader as requested with staff orientation and staff development, procedure development and revision, and patient education.

Benefits

• May be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus with a 3 year contract commitment.
• Student Loan Repayment: Position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees